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CMS Proposes Several Competitive Bidding Changes

The changes include a new ‘lead item’ rule, and a new method for setting single payment amounts, as well as rural relief and oxygen reimbursement changes. 07/12/2018
ResMed Partners with Verily For Sleep Apnea Initiative

The two companies will combine technology resources to identify and reach untreated sleep apnea sufferers. 07/11/2018
Child Benefits from One More Heartland Giveaway

After June donations of mobility equipment, EZ-ACCESS donates vertical platform lift to girl with SMA. 07/11/2018

VGM Revs up for ‘August of Action’

VGM helps members prepare for August advocacy effort that will concentrate on several regulatory and policy objectives. 07/05/2018
Quantum Rehab to Offer CEU Courses at Medtrade

The power wheelchair manufacturer will offer two new continuing education classes at the October 15-17 conference. 07/03/2018
Cure Medical Releases Pocket-Sized Catheter Kit

New catheter kit for men allows for easy and discreet transport for single-use device. 06/28/2018
VGM Studying Delivery Costs

VGM Government Relations is calling on providers to participate in a survey of delivery costs in order to generate information that will reinforce industry’s case on Capitol Hill. 06/28/2018
CMS Schedules Next DME Open Door Forum

July 11 conference call will address the Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, other home health, hospice and DME issues. 06/28/2018

A ‘Win’ for Providers: Injunction Against Recoupment of Money

An appellate decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals offers good news for providers caught in the ‘no man’s land’ between reconsideration and the Administrative Law Judge. 07/12/2018
CRM in HME: Going with the Workflow

CRM can play a crucial role in HME sales, but it must align with how providers do business. How can providers implement and leverage an effective CRM strategy? 06/27/2018
Observation Deck

CMS’s IFR Fake-Out

Like Lucy from Peanuts, regulators have pulled the football out from under the HME industry — and that means Congress must act. 06/14/2018
Product Spotlight:

Quantum Unveils Edge 3 with SRS Technology

New complex rehab chair responds to market feedback by incorporating Smooth Ride Suspension, other key features. 06/07/2018
Editor's Note

HME and Blockchain

What could this important security technology mean for our industry? It turns out, a lot. 06/01/2018